CEDRICI pushed open the door to the guest room at the end of the corridor.The moment it swung open, a female servant who had just finished preparing the room stepped out. She looked slightly startled to see me, then quickly bowed.“The room is ready, Mr. Cedric,” she said softly. “I’ve prepared a few changes of clothes in the wardrobe, as well as toiletries in the bathroom. If you need anything else, please press the bell beside the bed.”I gave a short nod. “Thank you.”The servant bowed once more before leaving. The door closed with a quiet click, and suddenly the room felt very still.I stood motionless for a moment, letting my eyes sweep over the space. A king-sized bed with dark gray sheets, a small sofa by the window, and a wooden wardrobe left slightly ajar. Inside, I could see several shirts and loose pants that had clearly been prepared for me.I let out a long breath, then walked toward the bathroom.The warm water running over my body should have been calming, but it had t
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